Step 1

Preheat oven 375F

Step 2

Sift the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and cream of tartar together into a large bowl.

Step 3

Grate the cold butter into the dry mixture. Toss the butter and flour as you go along to prevent clumping.

Step 4

Crumble the butter and flour together until you create a finer sandy texture. You can just pulse in a food processor if desired.

Step 5

Mix the egg, cream, and milk together and reserve two tablespoons in a small bowl (this will be used for the egg wash).

Step 6

Create a well in the middle and pour in the milk mixture and mix until combined. This will be a sticky mixture so I always try to keep one hand in the bowl and one hand free and clean.

Step 7

Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out to about 3/4 an inch or more thick. (no one wants a flat scone!). Use whatever shaped cutter you'd like and transfer the scones to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 8

Brush tops with the reserved egg wash and place in oven to bake for about 20 minutes or until golden.